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The Business Council of New York State Announces Statewide Campaign to Urge Albany to Create and Implement Smart, Affordable, and Reliable Energy Policies   Business Groups from Across the State Announce Support for the New Campaign   Progress Is Essential – But Transition to a Low Carbon Economy Must Be Thoughtful And Practical   Campaign Comes on Heels of Growing Concerns Regarding Energy Reliability, Costs and Adverse Impacts on Households and Businesses   Albany (September 26, 2023)  – The Business Council of New York State announced today the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts of significant legislation approved by state lawmakers

New Board Chair, Three New Directors Elected to Serve The Business Council of New York State Inc. Newly Elected Officers Announced at Annual Meeting Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced that Richard E. Constable, EVP, Global Head of Government Affairs and Social Impact for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp

PepsiCo Named Member of the Year by The Business Council of New York State   Annual Award to be Presented at a September 21st Dinner       ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced Tuesday that PepsiCo has been named its Member of the Year. The award will be given on Thursday, September 21, at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing

The Business Council of New York State Supports Graduation Measure Recommendations Delivered to the State Education Department Recommendations, in Partnership with the Equity Coalition, Delivered to Blue Ribbon Panel ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., on Monday, delivered a letter to the New York State Education Department confirming its support for the graduation measures recommended by the New York Equity Coalition

Unshattered Named 2023 Father Peter Young Award Recipient Wappingers Falls Business Embodies Father Young’s Services   ALBANY – Unshattered, a non-profit handbag manufacturer who employs women in addiction recovery, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Father Peter Young Award by The Business Council of New York State, Inc

Tompkins Chamber to Receive the Chamber of the Year Award from The Business Council of New York State  Annual Award to be Presented at a September 21st Dinner     ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Wednesday the Tompkins Chamber will be awarded the annual Chuck Steiner Memorial Chamber of the Year Award

The Business Council Announces Five Finalists for Second Annual Minority & Women’s Business Award   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Thursday five finalists for the second annual Minority & Women’s Business Award. The Business Council believes in the continued promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all, and that opportunity must be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed

Statement on the Passing of Freeman Smith   “We are extremely saddened to learn about the passing of Freeman Smith, a dear friend and dedicated advocate of The Business Council. Freeman was an active member of The Business Council’s Government Affairs Committee, and served as a Trustee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc

New York’s Private Sector Businesses Receive UI Debt Bill, Another Tax on State’s Employers State Has Failed to Address Growing Debt for More Than 900 Days ALBANY – This week, private sector employers across New York received yet another unemployment insurance tax bill from the New York State Department of Labor (DOL)